Area 23-1 regulates hunting opportunities for elk in Idaho and covers 262 square miles. Public lands comprise 143 square miles (55%) of the total land covered by this game management unit. The greater region is best serviced by Mccall, Fruitvale, and Glendale. The elevation of the region ranges from a low of 3,000 feet to a high of 8,600 feet above sea level. There are 9 trailheads that provide public gateways to these forested areas: Payette National Forest. Additionally, 7 sites are open to the public for access to managed private lands.